Why Google Search Console Is Essential for Video SEO
Blogspot doesn’t automatically inform Google when you upload a new video post. If you want your content indexed fast — especially video — connecting your blog to Google Search Console (GSC) is a must.
GSC gives you direct access to indexing tools, performance reports, and video enhancement data.
Step 1: Log In to Google Search Console
Visit search.google.com/search-console and sign in with the Google account you use for your Blogspot blog.
If it’s your first time, you’ll see an option to add a new property.
Step 2: Add Your Blogspot URL as a Property
Choose the URL Prefix method (easier for Blogspot). Enter your full blog URL, including https://. Example:
https://yourblogname.blogspot.com/Then click Continue.
Step 3: Verify Ownership Automatically
If you’re logged in with the same account you used to create your Blogspot blog, Google will automatically verify ownership — no extra steps required.
If not, you’ll be prompted to place a verification tag in your blog’s settings. Just go to:
- Settings → Meta Tags → Custom Header Tags
- Paste the meta verification code and save
Step 4: Submit Your Blogspot Sitemap
To help Google discover all your posts (including video), submit your sitemap. In GSC:
- Go to Sitemaps in the left menu
- In the input field, enter:
sitemap.xml - Click Submit
This makes it easier for Googlebot to crawl your blog regularly, including video posts.
Step 5: Request Indexing for Video Pages
After publishing a new video post, paste its URL in the top search bar in GSC, then:
- Click Enter
- Wait for results and click Request Indexing
This prompts Google to crawl your video immediately. It’s especially helpful if your video embeds are new or updated.
Step 6: Monitor Video Performance
Once connected, GSC lets you check:
- Whether your video was indexed
- Clicks and impressions from Google Search
- Any crawl issues affecting your video post
Use this data to improve your content and fix any visibility problems.
Step 7: Resubmit After Every Major Update
If you change the thumbnail, description, or structured data in your post, don’t wait for Google to notice. Use GSC’s Request Indexing tool again.
Speed matters in video SEO, and this shortcut gives you a direct line to Googlebot.
Conclusion: Make Google Work for Your Blogspot Videos
Connecting Blogspot to Google Search Console is like installing a speed dial to Googlebot. You get faster indexing, more visibility, and data that helps your videos perform better over time.
Even beginners can set it up in under 10 minutes — and the long-term SEO benefits are massive.